Twenty-eight years ago, when I became a mom for the first time, baby products were nothing like they are today! In 1995, we didn’t have smartphones, social media or Amazon Prime to make life easier for a new mother. Nope, I had to roll with the hand I was dealt and do the best I could. But oh, how today’s…
Designing organizational systems in a home is not just about making the space look neat and tidy. It’s also about creating a functional and efficient environment that makes everyday tasks easier to manage. The best time to add built-in organizational systems to your home is when you are having a house built from the ground up. New construction gives you…
Tiny home living has become more than just a trend, it’s become a way of life for many people. And those who have chosen to downsize and live with less know the importance of maximizing space and being creative with the limitations of their small square footage. While it may not seem like those of us who enjoy our wide open…
“A goal without a plan is only a dream.” Brian Tracy Do you have a goal you want to reach? Maybe you want to get organized, lose weight, find a new career, or read more books. Whatever your goal may be, unless you have a plan to guide you along the way, it’s likely you won’t reach it. That’s why…
A new school year means purchasing a fresh stock of school supplies, re-establishing routines, and figuring out ways to manage your calendar with all the upcoming activities. But it’s also a great time to help your child stay organized both inside and outside the classroom. In doing so, you can ensure that your child is not only successful but top…
When summer rolls around, there’s nothing better than heading outdoors! Whether you’re sleeping in a tent, glamping in a yurt or pulling out in an RV, camping adventures await. But don’t let disorganization spoil your fun! At Mission 2 Organize, we want to ensure you have the best camping experience possible. Although each type of “camping” has different organizing systems,…
We live in a fast paced world. For most of us, time moves at the speed of light and we move right along with it. So when we have the opportunity to take a break from the busy-ness of life and just be lazy, we need to make sure we make the most of that time. How do you do…
For most of us, life moves at the speed of light. As we juggle life, work, kids and extracurricular activities, sitting down at the kitchen table to consume three solid meals a day becomes more difficult. Add to that the current pandemic and the inability to dine in at fast food establishments or restaurants and eating on the go becomes…
Living in the Windy City of Chicago, where the winters are long, hasn’t stopped me from planting a garden on my balcony for nearly 19 years straight. And just because I live in a big city, in an apartment with no backyard doesn’t mean I have to go without the pleasure of freshly grown greenery, but it does mean I…
One of the biggest challenges for most of our clients (and modern human beings, in general) is paperwork. In our everyday encounters as organizers, people express how much they need us in their lives. 80% of those people mention the growing piles of paper in their office, on the kitchen counter or at their dining room table. We know…
When it comes to caring for your clothing, which hanger you choose for each type of clothing makes a big difference in achieving a functional closet. Not all hangers are created equal. After over 7 years in the organizing business, we have learned that differences in clothing size, hanger design, client budget and personal preference call for different types of…
For most of us living in urban apartments, having an actual storage area is an unattainable dream. But fear not! You might have hidden locations that you’ve overlooked when it comes to finding a space to store your seasonal gear. I have lived in the same apartment for 8 years now. You would think that by now I would have…
You look around the house and you feel stressed out! There is a pile of unfolded laundry next to a stack of toys in the middle of room and you can’t even see the dining room table anymore under all that paperwork. Despite your efforts, no matter how much you try, you cannot tame the beast. This can simply…
Next to the bed, on the kitchen counter, on top of the office desk and all over the house. Wherever we walk, we see piles of electronic devices, tangled wires and cords in our homes. From tablets to phones, electronics are taking over. In one of our last posts, we talked about organizing your wires : DIY style! . …
Much like the English phrase “too many cooks in the kitchen”, there is a phrase in Farsi (Persian Language) that says, 2 cooks in the kitchen results in food that is too salty or has no salt at all. That might be true for cooking, but it sure isn’t true for organizing. I see this in action all the…
No one is 100% productive or efficient, but there are tons of little things that you can do to get yourself closer to 100%. Taking the time to make small changes throughout your day will save you even more time in the long run. In this video, you will discover 10 tips to guide you toward greater efficiency and more…
We have been organizers for a while now so you know we have seen and organized it all. From fifty shades of gray to fifty shades of red and every color in between. So far, we haven’t came across a skeleton in a closet and we like to keep it that way. When people ask us to tell them about…
Like any other skill, organizing has some basic principles. If you train your brain to know these principles, you can successfully organize, no matter the space you are organizing. Here are some of the principles we hand-picked from each room in the house. Take these tips and apply them to any organizing project. Office: Tall to short When…
Remember when looking for tools took longer than the work for the actual project itself? Or all those times that you bought tape because you couldn’t find the one you had? After years in this field, we can easily pinpoint lots of patterns that lead to wasting time or money on a daily basis. Here are few simple steps that,…
Our clients always ask us what our houses look like and how we keep things organize in our own place. We tell them we have our disorganized days and challenges but for the most part we try to keep it simple and organized. Another thing that helps is the fact that I don’t keep lots of extra products (or products…
